Patrick Grant and Affligem: A Knight’s Tale
What happens when you cross a Savile Row tailor with an 11th century beer? A beautifully designed, bespoke chain mail suit, of course. Knights of the fashion realm rejoice, for Patrick Grant - dashing designer and creative director of Savile Row’s Norton & Sons -...
Happy Birthday, Karl!
Today might appear just like any other in September. It’s not too hot, it's not too cold (which results in an additional 10 minutes to our morning routine as we um and ah as over whether it is jacket or cardigan weather), yet, as well as being a distinctly average...
Would You Swap Old Season Clothes For New?
The Isle of Wight is well known as the scene of Queen Victoria’s death and, er, that’s about it. But now it’s become noted for another reason – its contribution to ethical fashion. Rapanui is an eco fashion company based on the Island. It already makes its T-shirts,...
Three Ways to Beautify Your Life This Week
Eat yourself beautiful Did you ever think you could start your beauty regime with a bowl of cereal? Well, you can, and it tastes blimmin’ delicious, too. The very clever folks at Believe have launched the first ever Beauty Breakfast Cereal, which is jam-packed with...
Get Your Moleskines Out | Urban Sketch Day at the London Graphic Centre
If you spent the weekend sketching away with crowds of eager creatives in Covent Garden, you'll have had the thrill of seeing your scribblings of the city skyline exhibited at the London Graphic Centre, no small feat for an aspiring artist. For those of you...
Gig review | Deap Vally
Keep your ear on the gutsy blues-rock from this fierce Californian pair Distortion, daisy-dukes and raw attitude; Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards are Deap Vally. "We're inspired by hotties, giant sunfish and glam rock," say the Californian duo, who met in the San...
Hearts Are Wild | Behind The Scenes Video
If PHOENIX did accessories shoots, they would involve the most beautiful jewellery known to humankind, plus a French bulldog, a chihuahua, a fluffy kitty, a lizard and a hedgehog and a massive, majestic golden eagle. Oh, hang on, we DO. Enjoy this behind the scenes...
Daily Stylist | Baby It’s Cold Outside
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Ward off the Arctic chill with a cosy fawn knitted dress and fur-trim hooded scarf by Charlotte Simone. Add a practical pair of Topshop thigh-high grey suede boots, then up the glamour quotient with a statement...
Brand To Watch | Erb
A Thai spa in your bathroom? Yes please. If you’ve ever spent a summer travelling the beautiful islands of the Far East, then you’ll know that no-one does a spa experience quite like the Thai. As an integral part of their culture, relaxation is taken very...
Daily Stylist | Come Undone
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit This soft faux-suede Halston Heritage shirt dress in a flattering shade of grey is a versatile piece for winter. Buttoned up it's great for daytime, then open it up a few notches at either end and you have some grown-up...
Daily Stylist | Acid Dreams
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit For a refreshing take on body con choose this neon crosshatch knit dress by Kenzo. Add definition with a structured Balmain blazer, and continue the clean lines down to your heels in these leg-lengthening Armani boots....
The Great Outdoors | Men’s Jumpers
It's all too easy for blokes to be boring in winter. Dragging a tatty old wool cardi over your usual shirt might get the job done, but it's not going to set any hearts alight. On the other hand, the glowing-Rudolf-nose novelty-jumper look doesn't go down well under...
Winter Warmers | Hot Chocolate
It's official: the coldest winter on record is apparently on its way. Yesterday, the Met Office issued a three-month emergency weather plan for Councils on how to handle the "high alert" conditions including heavy snow, polar winds and treacherous ice. Now, here at...
Daily Stylist | The Carrie Diaries
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit This Calla printed silk dress is perfect for day-to-night Friday dressing. Give it a bit of old school SATC charm with an bright yellow oversized corsage and a pair of Robert Clergerie high-heel brogues. A hot pink wool...
New York Diary | The Long Hello
It takes true grit, says Matthew Bryan Beck, to stick with a city like this Image: Michele Piacquadio via Depositphotos In Joan Didion’s brilliant and seminal 1967 essay ‘Goodbye to All That’, the then-Vogue junior staffer bade a forlorn adieu to New York City and...
